Crime & Safety
Contable Seeks Donations For 31 Families Left Homeless By Fire
A weekend apartment fire that left 31 families homeless has prompted action by Constable Alan Rosen's office
HOUSTON, TX — An apartment fire on Houston's north side left 31 families homeless on Saturday afternoon.
The fire started at about 2:30 p.m. at Northline Point Apartment complex in the 7000 block of Northline Drive.
Officials said the fire began because one of the residents decided to light a barbecue pit inside their apartment.
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Ultimately, 115 people were left with no place to live.
The American Red Cross placed all families in a shelter at 1023 Pinemont Drive for the night on Saturday, but it's not known if they had a place to stay on Sunday.
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The tremendous loss by these families prompted the Harris County Pct.1 Constable's Office to step up and help.
Constable Alan Rosen's office is asking for donations for :
- New, unused clothing
- Toiletries
- Diapers
- Undergarments
- Hygiene products
- Socks
- Shoes
- Bed linens
All items can be taken and dropped off at the at the Northline Point Apartments leasing office, located at 7313 Northline from 9 am to 5:30 pm.
For more information call 832-286-3876.
Image: Harris County Pct. 1 Constable's Office
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